The Savage 21 is not a small truck with a "big block
conversion", it was designed from the outset to be able to handle
the massive horsepower generated by the Nitro Star 21BB engine. The
suspension arms are HUGE, and the dogbones and hinge pins are
nearly twice as thick as the ones found on our Rush truck. The
heavy-duty drivetrain is built tough, incorporating an adjustable
slipper clutch, a complete set of rubber sealed ball bearings,
metal gears and hardened components in the critical areas. A
durable shaft drive system powers all four wheels for long tyre
life and maximum traction on any surface.

The heart of the Savage 21 is a powerful .21 rear exhaust big
block engine that features true ABC chrome sleeve construction, a
fully adjustable dual needle 7mm slide carburetor, a large aluminum
heatsink head, and a convenient pullstarter. A high performance
exhaust is included, using a high flow aluminum tube exhaust header
and a large dual chamber composite tuned pipe. The engine is mated
to a two speed transmission that shifts from low to high gear
automatically.

To help handle the power of the new 21BB engine we made the
Savage 21 a full 2 inches wider and longer than a T-Maxx. The
longest shock absorbers and suspension movement in its class allows
the Savage 21 to soak up rough terrain with ease. A rigid aluminum
TVP chassis (Twin Vertical Plates) gives the truck a strong and
stable platform for extreme performance. The TF-4 radio system
features super narrowband AM reception for long range driving, 3
channels for expandability, and the steering servo is a special
high torque version tuned for the demands of a giant truck. The
result is a giant truck with nimble and responsive handling
previously found only on 4WD 1/10th scale trucks like our Nitro MT:
very stable on or off throttle, with incredible jumping
capabilities.

Massive power and sure-footed handling were our performance
goals, but we also wanted the Savage 21 to look great too. So, we
added shiny chrome 5 spoke wheels and giant treaded truck tyres.
Then we created an all-new GT-1 body that captures the spirit of
tough monster trucks and comes prepainted with a striking
silver/purple/black paint scheme with all of the decals applied
from the factory. To save time for the customer, the GT-1 body is
trimmed and pre-mounted on the chassis. Realistic front and rear
bumpers, simulated off-road driving lights, and our polished
aluminum chassis frame combine to make the Savage 21 look great.
Everything is packaged in a large box with colorful graphics that
will attract attention in hobby shops, and it can also be used by
the customer as an easy way to store their truck when it's not
being driven.

The Savage 21 comes factory assembled, everything is done for
you! Even the tires are glued to the wheels. In less than 15
minutes customers can be driving their Savage 21 trucks! Based on
requests from our customers, we include a complete Instruction
Manual that covers the entire assembly/disassembly process.
Compatibility was also one of our goals, so we made the Savage 21
compatible with the huge variety of existing bodies/wheels/tyres
that fit the T-Maxx. Of course, HPI will be offering many exciting
option parts, we already have plans for extra bodies, a reverse
module for the transmission, and several colorful anodised aluminum
option parts!

To wrap up the package, the Savage 21 has a terrific price! Ship
date for Assembled Version (#841): Early November Ship date for RTR
Version (#831): February 2003, Features:

Giant 1/8th scale (16.8" x 21")

Factory assembled

Full-time shaft driven four wheel drive

Complete set of rubber sealed ball bearings

TF-4 radio system with high torque steering servo

Nitro Star 21 BB engine (ABC) with slide carburetor

Aluminum heatsink engine head

Composite tuned pipe and aluminum rear exhaust header

Cast aluminum heavy-duty engine mount

Heavy-duty drivetrain and suspension optimized for .21
engine

Hardened metal differential gears

Heavy-duty steel dogbones

Adjustable 2 speed transmission with heavy-duty metal internal
gears

Adjustable slipper clutch

Adjustable disc brake

Wide-track suspension (nearly 17 inches wide!)

Stainless steel inboard hinge pins with anodized aluminum
braces

8 long stroke oil-filled coilover shock absorbers

Rigid aluminum TVP chassis (Twin Vertical Plates)

Large 160cc fuel tank with primer

Enclosed radio box for protection of electronics

Front and rear skidplate bumpers

Pre-painted trimmed GT-1 truck body with decals applied

Adjustable body posts (with extra mount for SUV bodies)

Chrome 5 spoke wheels and all-terrain tyres (with inner
foam)

*Compatible with T-Maxx bodies *Compatible with T-Maxx wheels
*Compatible with T-Maxx tyres --Optional reverse module for
transmission (using the 3rd channel of the TF-4 radio system)